Alpinism is in a beautiful palazzo, right by the imposing Sforzesco castle. Its character largely comes from its solidity – there’s an attention to detail that ensures a certain level of comfort, and while you wouldn’t describe the interiors as particularly bold, they’re soothing and pleasant. The choice of such a small bed in the second bedroom is slightly strange – an extra twenty centimetres feels like an obvious decision – but luckily, both beds are very comfortable.


Home truths:
*For longer stays, Laura might ask you to help out by watering the plants
*Some of the crockery is mismatched
*The second bedroom has a very small double bed, which is really only suitable for one person, and it doesn't have bedside tables
*One of the bathrooms doesn't have any windows